Trace vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trace

Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Trace Rank #705

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Trace or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Trace and Major mean?

Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Trace and Major boy or girl names?

Trace is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.